NHTSA has 237 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline[1]. The engine group has the biggest share, with 43 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the truck. Here are the groups, biggest first.
- Engine. 43 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe fuel or burnt smells coming from under the hood and drifting into the cabin. Others describe rough running with a flashing check engine light.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. 39 complaints[6]. Owners describe the truck losing power or stalling on the road. Others describe waiting on a part for a repair after a notice arrived.
- Power Train. 36 complaints[7]. Owners describe rough or jerky shifting and lurching at low speeds. Some say the dealer could not repeat the problem.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 35 complaints[8]. Owners describe a strong gas smell near the engine that gets pulled into the cabin through the vents. Some say it lingers in the garage after parking.
- Electrical System. 35 complaints[9].
- Unknown Or Other. 26 complaints[10].
- Structure. 21 complaints[11].
- Brakes. 14 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 Ridgeline is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Rear (26V365), June 2026. About 965,561 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (26V332), May 2026. About 98,892 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (23V858), December 2023. About 2,490,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (23V751), November 2023. About 248,999 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (22V867), November 2022. About 117,445 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch (21V932), November 2021. About 724,826 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (21V215), March 2021. About 624,552 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys (19V298), April 2019. About 93,946 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (19V053), January 2019. About 106,683 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[21]
- Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars (18V848), November 2018. About 404 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[22]
- Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module (18V664), September 2018. About 118 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[23]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline with 3.5L 6-cylinder[26] | 280 hp |
How 2019 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 242 | 12 |
| 2007 | 160 | 8 |
| 2008 | 143 | 8 |
| 2009 | 35 | 8 |
| 2010 | 42 | 9 |
| 2011 | 39 | 10 |
| 2012 | 24 | 11 |
| 2013 | 45 | 7 |
| 2014 | 34 | 6 |
| 2017 | 345 | 8 |
| 2018 | 162 | 7 |
| 2019 | 237 | 11 |
| 2020 | 169 | 8 |
| 2021 | 102 | 7 |
| 2022 | 117 | 3 |
| 2023 | 129 | 5 |
| 2024 | 69 | 1 |
| 2025 | 101 | 2 |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Ridgeline show 237 complaints and 11 recalls for 2019[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 2 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (10) and the most are for 2017 (345)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2019 Ridgeline?
The 2019 Ridgeline has 237 complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and they are not adjusted for sales. Engine, fuel system and power train complaints lead the list[2][6][7]. Smells in the cabin and shifting behavior come up in the stories we read. Check the Recalls section on this page for the recall list, and ask a dealer whether any open recall applies to a truck you are considering.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- Owners filed the most complaints about the engine group, with 43[2]. Fuel system complaints follow with 39[6] and power train with 36[7].
- Has the 2019 Honda Ridgeline been recalled?
- Yes. The recall count for this year is in the by-year fact[3]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints are there for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- NHTSA has 237 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports and not adjusted for sales.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- Owner complaints are spread over several groups, led by the engine group[2]. Use the by-year section on this page to compare it with other years of the same model.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 237 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 43 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Ridgeline model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Ridgeline FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 39 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 36 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,853). NHTSA vehicle records
- 35 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 11,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 35 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,550). NHTSA vehicle records
- 21 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 3,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 3,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V365, filed June 4, 2026: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V332, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V751, filed November 13, 2023: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V867, filed November 23, 2022: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V932, filed November 29, 2021: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Hood › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V215, filed March 25, 2021: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V298, filed April 12, 2019: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V053, filed January 24, 2019: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V848, filed November 28, 2018: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V664, filed September 27, 2018: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Ridgeline AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2019 Honda Ridgeline with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov